What Causes Flaky, Excessive Dry Facial Skin?
Flaky dry facial skin could be a symptom of many things. Here we look at most of the common and a few rare causes of dry, flaky skin. If itching and redness are also present, the problem may be an allergic reaction. Even people with no allergies can have reactions to chemical compounds found in skincare products. Exfoliating too frequently can cause excessive dryness and flaking. Redness will usually be present, as well. In some cases, people think the problem is a reaction to one of their skincare products, but they can’t figure out which one. Something that causes stinging or burning when it is applied is a likely suspect. It could also be a combination of products that is causing the excessive dryness. Recent surveys indicate that the average woman uses 11 different health and beauty aids on a daily basis. The average man uses 5. Each one of them might contain some petroleum-based alcohol. Using only one product containing ethyl, methyl, isopropyl or another petroleum-based alcohol
